Nick Albanese

Nick Albanese is a seasoned professional in climate technology and intelligent mobility, currently serving as a VP of Research & Strategy and Investment Associate at The Westly Group, a clean technology focused venture capital firm. In this role, he evaluates startups and identifies key investment trends in clean energy, mobility, buildings, and industrial technology, co-authoring publications like 'Top Climate Tech Trends to Watch in 2023'. westlygroup+2

Prior to his venture capital career, Nick was the Head of Intelligent Mobility Research at BloombergNEF, where he led a global team of analysts. His work focused on shared, electric, and autonomous mobility, and he was a lead author of BNEF’s influential 'Long-Term Electric Vehicle Outlook'. He advised various entities, including energy companies, industrials, governments, and financial institutions, on the future of e-mobility and clean energy. westlygroup+3

With a strong academic background, Nick holds a Master's Degree in Energy Policy and Finance from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and a Bachelor's Degree in International Politics and Russian from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. His research experience includes a focus on energy and environment, notably co-authoring a capstone report on water usage in U.S. unconventional drilling. westlygroup+2